Judge, 1917-11-10 · page 19 of 28
Judge — November 10, 1917 — page 19: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and fundraising content**, not political satire. The left column lists donors to "Judge's Trench Christmas Fund"—a genuine charitable campaign to send Christmas packages to American soldiers fighting in World War I (then ongoing). Notable contributors mentioned include Thomas Edison and company presidents. This reflects American civilian support for troops abroad during the Great War. The right side features large advertisements: a W.L. Douglas shoe ad (emphasizing quality and fair pricing) and promotions for the Hotel Martinique in New York and a diamonds-on-credit offer. The page reflects **1917 American concerns**: patriotic fundraising for soldiers in trenches, consumer confidence in branded products with guaranteed prices, and credit-based retail—all typical of wartime American print media. There is no visible political cartoon or satire on this particular page.
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November 10, 1917 Judge’s Trench Christmas Fund NTRIBUTIONS to Jupce’s Trench CoCistmas Fund are coming in from nearly every state in the Union. Thomas 4 Edison has sent his personal check. A mother who has two boys at the front writes xs of the pleasure and satisfaction it means to her to send Christmas cheer to the trenches. The president of The Union Bag and Paper Company, besides making a personal donation, has offered to send announcements about the Fund to all the mills of his company, and do all that he can to promote it. Other organizations have nade offers of help, and it is hoped that many more will do so. Additional contribu- tions received up to October 20 were: Auttt, Mrs, W. W., Bellingham, Wash $1.00 Alen, Miss Abbie, Ttudson, Ma 1.00 Seorge Cincineat Ohio Shock, Miss inneapotis, Minn Abbot, Miss A. W., Beaufort, S. C. Aoderson, Mrs., Chicago, III Blackfoot, Idaho. Los Angeles, Cal. fan Mes ff 11, NicKinney ss. Berg, Mr. Henry, Pipestone, Minn... Chambers, Miss i. C., New York City. Coot, Mr. G. I., Palo'Alto, Cal.. Coxe, Miss G! E. M., Westmount, P. Q., ada Avalon, Pitts: G Croikshank, Miss Ruth, rr. & Mrs. A, Seymour, Ind C ? Ciler Mr. S. Coodict, Mr. W. -iberal, Calver, Mr. W. W., Wilmette, II]. Crowley, Mrs. Ma att, Hebron, N. D. Dwight, Mr. L.O., Butte, Montana Dillard, Mr. J Ww! Memphis, Tenn. Dallmeye a M K., Jefferson City, Mo. Duna, M: Chicago, IIL Dyckhof, 1 i r, Philadelphia, Pa. Ansgar, Iowa. 0 c Club, N.Y. on, Mrs J Bardstown, Ky sb Mr. G. A., Springfield, Il Ghent, Miss L. A., Wayland, N. Y Gidiise, Mrs. J Is Pittsburgh, Pa Grove, Miss Grace C., Baltimore, Md. Carver, Mr. Harry, Decatur, Tl Hall, Miss D. UE , Be Imont, Mass Mr. E.P., Malaga, Wash Mrs. Ww sa . Tacoma, Wash 3 » Coaiesten. 6 $C. , Charlestor a. Wi PEEEEEEECELLELEL LEE Helper, Mek Kind) ¥ D. Hoeaite, Maxiers) Willesoe it & Walter J., Jermyn, Pa fstchins, Mrs. Beth, Clint, Texas Hawthorne, Mr. W. A. Ft Collins, Colo Hoge, Mrs.’ Oliver 7 Holcomb, Mr. D. c tons, Mr.C.J., Logansport, Ind jones, Miss Clara R,, San Antoni Jones, Mr. M., El Paso, Texas. . (Continued on following pope) After the actual value has been deter mined the operator stamps W. L. Douglas name and the retail -price on the bottom of ail shoes. CAUTION—Be sure the price stamped on the bottom has nct been erased or raised. Copyright. Wk Douglas Shee Co. W.L.DOUGLAS “THE SHOE THAT HOLDS ITS SHAPE” } le *4 *4n729 °6 *6 $7 & 58 | W. L. Douglas Shoes.’ The Best ~/ Known Shoes in the World. 3; W: L.Douglas name and the retail price is stamped on the bottom of every pair of shoes at the factory. The value is guar- anteed and the wearer protected against high prices for inferior shoes, The retail prices are the same everywhere. They cost no more in San Francisco than the; do in New York. ney are always sion the price paid for them. The quality of W. L.Douglas product is guaranteed by more than 40 years }|/ experience in making fine shoes. The Best in theWortd smart styles are the leaders in the fashion $3 $2.50 $2 centresof America. They are made ina well-equipped factory at Brockton, Mass., by the highest paid, skilled shoemakers, under the direction and supervision of experienced men, all working with an honest determination to make the best shoes forthe price that money canbuy. BEWARE OF FRAUD. None genuine untess W. L. Douglas name and the retail price is stamped onthe bottom. TAKE STITUTE For sale by over 9000 shoe dealers and 105 W. L. Douglas stores in the large cities. If not convenient to call at W. L. Douglas store, ask your local dealer for W. L. Douglas shoes. If he cannot supply you, take no other make. Write for booklet, showing how to order shoes by mail, postage free. Presiden: hd, W. L. DOUGLAS SHOE Co. 145 Spark 8t., Brockton, Mass, BOYS SHOES HOTEL MARTINIQUE BROADWAY, 32D STREET NEW YORK One Block from Pennsylvania Station Equally Convenient for Amusements, Shopping, or Business. 157 Pleasant Rooms, with Private Bath, $2.50 Per Day. 257 Excellent Rooms, with Private Bath, facing street, southern exposure, $3.00 Per Day Also Attractive Rooms from $1.50 The Restaurant Prices'Are Most Moderate Taylor sNAMOnN DS crepir € te BEAUTIFUL DIAMONDS SENT ON APPROVAL . Onder any diamond from qur catalogue: we will wend jt, all comicbooks.com